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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.51, 297.42 and 129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.51, 297.42 and 129.12 is: 193.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.51 : 297.42 = 129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.51/297.42 = 129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.51x = 297.42 × 129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.51x = 38,402.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,402.87/198.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.46

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